Alabama Football Recruiting Tracker

A look at who is committed to the Tide for the signing class of 2025 and a preview of 2026.

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Kalen DeBoer and his staff currently have the fourth ranked recruiting class in the nation for 2025, according to 247Sports' composite ranking.

Take a look at each of the commits in this year's class, as well as an early preview at 2026.

Class of 2025

Hard Commits (21)

Team Rankings - Through Dec. 4, 2024

247Sports: No. 2
On3: No. 2
Rivals: No. 4

Signings

1. EDGE Justin Hill, 6-foot-3, 220 lbs. - Cincinnati, Ohio (Signed 12/04/2024)
2. TE Marshall Pritchett, 6-foot-5, 211 lbs. - Rabun Gap, Georgia (Signed 12/04/2024)
3. S Ivan Taylor, 6-foot, 174 lbs. - Winter Garden, Florida (Signed 12/04/2024)
4. LB Darrell Johnson, 6-foot-1, 200 lbs. - Eastman, Georgia (Signed 12/04/2024)
5. WR Lotzeir Brooks, 5-foot-9, 170 lbs. - Millville, New Jersey (Signed 12/04/2024)
6. OT Micah DeBose, 6-foot-5, 215 lbs. - Mobile, Alabama (Signed 12/04/2024)
7. DL London Simmons, 6-foot-3, 296 lbs. - Flowood, Mississippi (Signed 12/04/2024)
8. LB Luke Metz, 6-foot-3, 220 lbs. - Hoschton, Georgia (Signed 12/04/2024)
9. OT Mal Waldrep, 6-foot-5, 320 lbs. - Phenix City, Alabama (Signed 12/04/2024)
10. DL Steve Mboumoua, 6-foot-4, 290 lbs. - Summit, Mississippi (Signed 12/04/2024)
11. QB Keelon Russell, 6-foot-3, 175 lbs. - Duncanville, Texas (Signed 12/04/2024)
12. CB Dijon Lee, 6-foot-4, 190 lbs. - Mission Viejo, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
13. DL Kevonte Henry, 6-foot-4, 220 lbs. - Norwalk, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
14. CB Chuck McDonald, 6-foot, 190 lbs. - Santa Ana, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
15. K/P Alex Asparuhov, 6-foot-3, 190 lbs. - Fresno, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
16. LB Abduall Sanders, Jr., 6-foot-1, 225 lbs. - Santa Ana, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
17. OL Michael Carroll, 6-foot-6, 315 lbs. - Bradenton, Florida (Signed 12/04/2024)
18. OT Jackson Lloyd, 6-foot-7, 290 lbs. - Carmel, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
19. TE Kaleb Edwards, 6-foot-6, 240 lbs. - El Dorado Hills, California (Signed 12/04/2024)
20. RB Akylin Dear, 6-foot-1, 200 lbs. - Quitman, Mississippi (Signed 12/04/2024)
21. WR Derek Meadows, 6-foot-4, 20 lbs. - Las Vegas, Nevada (Signed 12/04/2024)

Commitments

1. OT Ty Haywood, 6-foot-5, 285 lbs. - Denton, Texas (Committed 07/14/2024)

1. CB Dijon Lee - Mission Viejo, California

Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 190 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 5-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 21 nationally, No. 4 position, No. 1 state
On3: No. 22 nationally, No. 4 position, No. 1 state
Rivals: No. 28 nationally, No. 2 state. No. 3 position

A big-bodied cornerback with size and length … a five-star recruit by most major outlets … California’s top-ranked prospect, the third-rated corner and No. 15 recruit nationally by 247Sports … the No. 19 player in the country and the No. 4 corner while also being tabbed the No. 1 player in the state on the 247Composite … listed at No. 25 on the Rivals100 … also named the No. 3 corner and top recruit in the Golden State by Rivals … the second-rated player in the state along with the fourth-ranked corner and No. 23 prospect in the nation according to the On3 Consensus … a four-star recruit and the No. 32 player on the ESPN300 by ESPN.com … also listed as the site’s No. 4 corner, the third-rated player in the West Region and California’s top recruit … No. 50 nationally, the No. 6 corner and the third-rated player in the state by On3 where he was a four-star … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game … coached by Chad Johnson at Mission Viejo High School … accumulated 52 tackles, including two for loss, to go with four interceptions, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery as a senior … led the Diablos to a CIF Division 1-AA championship in 2023 … recorded 55 tackles with two interceptions and 13 pass breakups in 16 games as a junior … totaled 32 tackles, including two for loss, to go with three pass breakups and an two interceptions as a sophomore … helped MVHS reach the CIF championship game in 2022 … a standout in track, capturing the league title in the triple jump as a junior … also competed in the long jump, 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles and the 200 …chose Alabama over Georgia and Texas among his 20-plus offers.

2. Chuck McDonald - Santa Ana, California

Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 190 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 97 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 7 state
On3: No. 106 nationally, No. 14 position, No. 6 state
Rivals: No. 53 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 3 state

Speedy defensive back recruit who continued to rise in the rankings leading up to NSD … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major outlets … No. 56 on the Rivals100 … also listed as the fifth-ranked corner in the country and the No. 3 player from California by Rivals … the No. 64 player nationally and sixth-rated recruit in the state on the 247Composite where he was also rated as the No. 9 corner … ranked No. 76 nationally, the No. 12 corner and fifth-rated player in California on the On3 Consensus … the seventh-ranked player in the state, the No. 13 corner overall and the nation’s 97th-ranked recruit according to 247Sports … No. 104 on the ESPN300 … also listed as ESPN’s No. 12 corner, the No. 14 player in the West Region and the 10th-ranked player in the state … California’s No. 7 prospect, the No. 14 corner nationally and the No. 113 player at any position by On3 … selected to the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Raul Lara at Mater Dei High School … chose Alabama over Auburn, Georgia, Oregon and USC.

3. Kevonte Henry - Norwalk, California

Position: Defensive line
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 220 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 219 nationally, No. 24 position, No.18 state
On3: No. 262 nationally, No. 28 position, No. 21 state
Rivals: No. 2 nationally

Athletic defensive lineman who joined the Crimson Tide from the junior college ranks … earned a four-star rating by most major outlets … the No. 2 JUCO commit nationally by Rivals, the On3 Consensus and on the 247Composite … tabbed the No. 2 junior college recruit and defensive lineman along with the top player in California by the Composite … also the second-rated JUCO recruit on the Consensus and the site’s No. 1 edge rusher and top player in the state … rated as the No. 4 junior college recruit in the country, the No. 1 edge player and the top prospect in California by On3 … a three-star prospect by 247Sports … 247’s No. 4 player in the JUCO ranks, the No. 3 defensive lineman and the top player from the state … rated as a four- and three-star recruit coming out of high school across various outlets … originally signed with Oklahoma before transferring to Cerritos College … earned second team All-National Conference Central Division honors in 2023 … totaled 43 tackles as a sophomore, including a team-high 7.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks … coached by Dean Grosfeld at Cerritos … attended Leuzinger High School where he was coached by Brandon Manumaleuna … signed with Alabama over Mississippi State, Oregon State and Utah State.

4. Steve Mboumoua - Summit, Mississippi

Position: Defensive line
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 290 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: not ranked nationally, No. 1 state
On3: No. 285 nationally, No. 21 position
Rivals: not ranked nationally, No. 23 position

Defensive lineman who joined the Crimson Tide from the junior college ranks … a four-star JUCO recruit by both On3 and Rivals … the third-ranked junior college prospect and No. 2 defensive lineman according to On3 … ranked as the No. 3 junior college talent by both 247Sports and on the 247Composite … rated as a four-star lineman coming out of high school by nearly every major outlet … the top-ranked recruit from Canada by ESPN.com, 247Sports and on the 247Composite in 2023 … was No. 253 on the ESPN300 and the site’s No. 30 defensive end overall … Rivals.com’s No. 22 defensive end and the No. 27 defensive lineman by On3 … the No. 34 defensive lineman according to the On3 Consensus and the 38th-ranked defensive lineman on the 247Composite … grew up in Cameroon, playing primarily soccer … moved to Canada where he attended Notre Dame de Foy in Quebec and was coached by Marc-Andre Dion … originally signed with the Tide before attending Southwest Mississippi Community College … chose the Tide over Auburn, Florida and Georgia.

5. London Simmons - Flowood, Mississippi

Position: Defensive line
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 296 lbs.

A stout presence on the defensive line … unanimous three-star prospect by all major outlets … the 16th-ranked player in Mississippi and the No. 34 defensive line recruit nationally by ESPN.com … the On3 Consensus’ No. 41 defensive lineman and 13th-ranked player from the state … the No. 12 prospect from the state and 37th-rated player at his position by On3 … Mississippi’s 15th-ranked recruit on the 247Composite … Rivals.com’s 32nd-ranked defensive lineman and the No. 13 player from the Magnolia State … a top-50 defensive line prospect and the 15th-ranked player from Mississippi according to 247Sports … coached by Craig Bowman at Hartfield Academy … signed with the Crimson Tide over Arkansas, Duke and NC State.

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 513 nationally, No. 55 position, No. 16 state
On3: No. 471 nationally, No. 70 position, No. 13 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 13 state

6. Justin Hill - Cincinnati, Ohio

Position: Edge
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 220 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 55 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 3 state
On3: No. 48 nationally, No.5 position, No. 3 state
Rivals: No.130 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 5 state

High-motor guy with tools and athleticism out of Ohio … a unanimous four-star recruit by all major sites … the No.47 player nationally, fourth-rated edge rusher and No. 3 player from the state by On3 … the fourth-ranked edge rusher, No. 3 player in the state and the 51st-rated prospect nationally on the 247Composite … rated as the No. 5 edge rusher, No. 3 recruit from Ohio and the No. 54 player at any position on the On3 Consensus … 247Sports’ No. 55 overall prospect, fifth-rated edge rusher and third-ranked player in the state … the No. 60 prospect on the ESPN300 … also rated as ESPN’s No. 5 outside linebacker, the No. 6 player in the Midwest Region and the third-ranked recruit in the state … tabbed the No. 128 player on the Rivals250 list … Rivals’ sixth-ranked outside backer and the Buckeye State’s No. 5 player at any position … played at Winton Woods High School where he was coached by Chad Murphy … earned first team all-Ohio honors and was named the Division II District Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 … recorded 16 tackles for loss and 13 sacks as a junior …chose Alabama over in-state Ohio State along with Florida, Oregon and USC.

7. Alex Asparuhov - Fresno, California

Position: Kicker
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 190 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 2 position
On3: No. 4 position
Rivals: not rated

Considered one of the top punters in the 2025 signing class … rated by a number of outlets as a top-five performer at his position … a three-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and the On3 Consensus rankings, and a two-star according to Rivals and on the 247Composite … rated by 247 as the No. 2 punter in the nation and No. 130 prospect at any position … the fourth-ranked punter in the class and a three-star prospect by On3 … coached by Rich Tuman his final year at San Joaquin Memorial and Anthony Goston his first three years … chose Alabama over Florida, Fresno State and Oklahoma, among others.

 

8. Darrell Johnson - Eastman, Georgia

Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 200 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 149 nationally, No. 12 position, No. 21 state
On3: No. 64 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 7 state
Rivals: No. 46 nationally, No. 4 position, No. 6 state

Versatile athlete who played five different positions in high school … settled in at linebacker during the recruiting process … a unanimous four-star prospect by all major recruiting outlets … No. 42 on the ESPN300 … also listed as ESPN.com’s second-ranked outside linebacker, the No. 20 player in the Southeast Region and the seventh-rated player at any position in Georgia … the 10th-ranked linebacker and No. 111 player at any position on the 247Composite … also listed as the No. 111 player nationally on the Composite … the No. 157 player in the country, No. 19 linebacker and No. 21 recruit in the state by On3 … a top-150 recruit and the No. 12 linebacker prospect by both 247Sports and the On3 Consensus … No. 209 on the Rivals250 … also ranked as the No. 15 outside linebacker and No. 32 player in the state by Rivals … selected to the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Phillip Brown at Dodge County High School … earned all-region honors as a defensive back in 2023 after totaling 103 tackles … also earned Georgia Region 1-AA Defensive Player of the Year accolades as a sophomore … named the 2021 Offensive Freshman of the Year for his region … a multi-sport athlete who also excelled at basketball … signed with the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Michigan.

 

9. Luke Metz- Hoschton, Georgia

Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 220 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 279 nationally, No. 31 position, No. 38 state
On3: No. 334 nationally, No. 34 position, No. 45 state
Rivals: No. 89 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 12 state

Instinctive linebacker who works on the inside … a four-star recruit by Rivals and on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus … No. 82 on the Rivals100 … also listed as the No. 2 inside backer and the No. 10 player in Georgia by Rivals … a top-40 inside backer and a top-50 player in the state by both the Composite and Consensus … a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN.com and On3 … the No. 30 inside backer and a top-50 player from Georgia by 247 … ESPN’s 13th-rated inside linebacker, the No. 207 player in the Southeast Region and the No. 57 recruit from the state … ranked as the No. 57 linebacker and No. 85 player from Georgia by On3 … coached by Josh Lovelady at Mill Creek High School … recorded 79 tackles, including 10 for loss and six sacks, to go with two forced fumbles and an interception as a senior a MCHS … earned all-region and all-county honors in 2023 … helped the Hawks to a 7A state championship as a sophomore … signed with the Crimson Tide over in-state Georgia along with LSU, Michigan and Oklahoma.

10. Abduall Sanders, Jr. - Santa Ana, California

Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 225 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 282 nationally, No. 32 position, No. 24 state
On3: No. 363 nationally, No. 58 position, No. 32 state
Rivals: No. 219 nationally, No. 18 position, No. 19 state

Versatile linebacker that hails from California … four-star prospect by most major outlets … No. 172 on the ESPN300 … also tabbed the site’s second-ranked linebacker, the 23rd-ranked player in the West Region and the No. 16 recruit from California … Rivals.com’s 21st-ranked linebacker, the No. 22 prospect in the state and a top-250 player overall … the No. 34 linebacker and No. 25 player from California on the 247Composite … a top-50 linebacker and a top-35 player in his state according to the On3 Consensus … earned a three-star grade by 247Sport and On3 … coached by Raul Lara at Mater Dei High School … chose Alabama over Auburn and Tennessee.

11. Michael Carroll - Bradenton, Florida

Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 315 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 5-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 13 nationally, No. 1 position, No. 1 state
On3: No. 9 nationally, No. 1 position, No. 1 state
Rivals:No. 31 nationally, No. 6 position, No. 8 state

One of the top interior linemen in the recruiting cycle … a consensus five-star prospect who ranks as  a top-20 overall player and a top-three lineman in the country … the top-rated interior lineman in the class according to 247Sports and On3 along with the 247SportsComposite and On3 Consensus … 247’s top-ranked player out of Florida and the No. 14 recruit nationally … ranked as No. 2 player in Florida and No. 9 prospect nationally by On3 … No. 14 on the Rivals100 … also ranked No. 3 at his position, No. 8 in the state and No. 14 nationally by Rivals … a four-star prospect by ESPN.com and is ranked No. 74 on the ESPN300 … also rated as the No. 2 offensive guard, No. 11 player from Florida and No. 37 recruit in the Southeast Region by ESPN … earned a spot in the Under Armour All-America Game … coached by Billy Miller at IMG Academy … chose Alabama over Georgia and Texas, among his 25-plus offers. 

12. Mal Waldrep - Phenix City, Alabama

Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 320 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 3-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 465 nationally, No. 35 position, No. 20 state
On3: No. 490 nationally, No. 39 position, No. 23 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 16 state

An in-state product who can play multiple positions on the offensive line … earned a four-star grade by Rivals.com … also listed as the sites the No. 41 interior lineman and the 16th-ranked recruit from Alabama … a three-star prospect by all other major recruiting outlets … the No. 37 offensive tackle and the 20th-ranked recruit from the state on the 247Composite … Alabama’s 22nd-rated recruit and the No. 43 interior lineman in the country according to the On3 Consensus … the No. 42 offensive tackle and 21st-ranked player in the state by ESPN.com … a top-50 offensive tackle and the state’s No. 26 player by both 247Sports and On3 … coached by Patrick Nix at Central High School … signed with Alabama over Auburn, Clemson and Florida.

13. Micah Debose - Mobile, Alabama

Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 215 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 152 nationally, No. 16 position, No. 12 state
On3: No. 194 nationally, No. 13 position, No. 14 state
Rivals: No. 136 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 11 state

An imposing presence who can contribute on the inside or outside of the offensive line ... consensus four-star prospect in the cycle … the nation’s No. 151 player, the No. 11 recruit from Alabama and the sixth-rated offensive guard according to Rivals.com … No. 78 on the ESPN300 … also listed as the No. 10 tackle, No. 6 player from the state and the 40th-rated recruit in the Southeast Region by ESPN …  the nation’s 18th-ranked offensive tackle and the No. 13 player in Alabama on the 247Composite … the 14th-rated player from the state and the No. 15 interior lineman according to the On3 Consensus … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game … transferred to Theodore High School and played for head coach Steve Mask during his senior year … began his prep career at Vigor High School in Mobile where he was coached by Markus Cook … chose Alabama over Florida, LSU and Ohio State.

14. Jackson Lloyd - Carmel, California

Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 290 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 71 nationally, No. 9 position, No. 6 state
On3: No. 48 nationally, No. 7 position, No. 3 state
Rivals: No. 232 nationally, No. 21 position, No. 21 state

Imposing presence at the tackle position … earned a five-star grade by On3 … also tabbed as the No. 20 recruit nationally, the No. 5 offensive tackle and second-ranked player in California by the site … earned a four-star rating by all other major sites … the No. 33 prospect, No. 7 offensive tackle and No. 3 player in the state according to the On3 Consensus … California’s third-ranked player, the No. 44 player in the country and the seventh-rated offensive tackle on the 247Composite … 247Sports’ No. 57 player overall, No. 9 offensive tackle and No. 4 player in his state … listed at No. 60 on the Rivals100 list … also tabbed as the 10th-rated offensive tackle and No. 4 player in California by Rivals … No. 100 on the ESPN300 … also rated as the No. 14 tackle, No. 13 player in the West Region and the ninth-ranked player in the state by ESPN … selected to the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Golden Anderson at Carmel High School … a three-sport athlete who also excelled at baseball and basketball … named The Monterey Herald’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2024 … signed with the Tide over Auburn, Florida, Ohio State and Oregon among his 20-plus offers.

15. Ty Haywood - Denton, Texas

Position: Offensive line
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 285 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 5-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 13 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 4 state
On3: No. 11 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 4 state
Rivals: No. 26 nationally, No. 5 position, No. 7 state

16. Keelon Russell - Duncanville, Texas

Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 175 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 5-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 8 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 3 state
On3: No. 12 nationally, No. 3 position, No. 5 state
Rivals: No. 10 nationally, No. 1 position, No. 3 state

An elite playmaker at quarterback and one of the cycle’s most exciting prospects … a unanimous five-star recruit by all major outlets … named the top prep quarterback and No. 14 player on the ESPN300 … also the fifth-rated player in Texas and in the Midlands Region according to ESPN … the third-ranked prospect at any position, No. 2 quarterback and Texas’ No. 1 recruit according to On3 … also named the top-ranked player in Texas along with the No. 3 quarterback and recruit at any position by both Rivals.com and 247Sports … the fifth-rated prospect, No. 2 quarterback nationally and second-ranked player in the state on the 247Composite … the nation’s sixth-rated recruit, No. 3 quarterback nationally and the second-ranked player from the state according to the On3 Consensus … coached by Reginald Samples at Duncanville High School …  thew for 3,000-plus yards and nearly 50 touchdowns as a senior … added over 250 yards rushing and multiple scores in 2024 … led DHS to a 14-1 record as a junior, completing 180-of-243 passes for 3,267 yards and 35 touchdowns to go with 54 carries for 304 yards and four touchdowns … won two consecutive 6A Division 1 UIL state championships at Duncanville in ’22 and ’23 … chose Alabama over Baylor, California, Ole Miss and SMU.

17. Akylin Dear - Quitman, Mississippi

Position: Running back
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 200 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 38 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 3 state
On3: No. 44 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 3 state
Rivals: No. 68 nationally, No. 4 position, No. 3 state

A strong north-south runner with a sturdy frame … a consensus four-star prospect and one of the top-five running backs in the recruiting cycle … No. 36 on the ESPN300 and the second-ranked running back by ESPN.com … also listed as the site’s No. 2 player from Mississippi and the No. 16 recruit in the Southeast Region … the second-ranked running back and No. 3 player in the state by both 247Sports and on the 247Composite … the nation’s No. 45 prospect overall by 247 and the No. 60 recruit according to the Composite … a member of 247Sports’ 2025 Freaks List … the No. 52 prospect nationally, No. 2 running back and No. 3 player from Mississippi by On3 … selected to the Under Armour All-America Game … coached by Josh Pulphus at Quitman High School … emerged as one of the nation's top running backs during his sophomore season, rushing for 800 yards and 21 touchdowns … improved on those numbers as a junior by totaling 2,016 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns … chose Alabama over in-state Ole Miss along with Auburn and Colorado.

 

18. Ivan Taylor - Winter Garden, Florida

Position: Safety
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 174 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 41 nationally, No. 2 position, No. 5 state
On3: No. 63 nationally, No. 7 position, No. 9 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 12 position, No. 25 state

A rangy defensive back with NFL bloodlines … a consensus four-star recruit and top-100 player by nearly every major outlet … No. 41 on 247Sports’ Top247 list … also tabbed as the second-ranked safety and fifth-rated player in Florida by 247 … No. 50 on the ESPN300 … the No. 5 safety, No. 6 recruit from Florida and No. 25 player in the Southeast Region by ESPN.com … Florida’s ninth-ranked player, the No. 62 recruit nationally and the nation’s seventh-ranked safety on the 247Composite … the On3 Consensus’ 63rd-rated prospect, No. 7 safety and ninth-rated player from the state … Florida’s No. 21 recruit, the 14th-rated safety in the country and No. 137 recruit in the class by On3 … No. 130 on the Rivals250 list in addition to being named the site’s 15th-rated safety and No. 27 player from Florida … coached by Darnell Grant at West Orange High School … son of former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back and two-time Super Bowl champion Ike Taylor … also ran track in high school … signed with Alabama over Notre Dame and Michigan.

19. Marshall Pritchett - Rabun Gap, Georgia

Position: Tight end
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 211 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 403 nationally, No. 23 position, No. 52 state
On3: No. 336 nationally, No. 21 position, No. 46 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 54 state

Athletic tight end recruit … a four-star prospect according to most major outlets … the 15th-ranked tight end in the country and No. 34 player from Georgia by 247Sports … the 22nd-rated tight end prospect and No. 46 recruit from the state according to the On3 Consensus … ranked No. 23 at his position and No. 51 in Georgia on the 247Composite … Rivals.com’s No. 25 tight and the 54th-rated player in the state … a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and On3 … the No. 19 tight end and No. 60 player from Georgia by ESPN … On3’s 30th-ranked tight end and a top-60 recruit from the state … coached by Derek White at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School … helped guide Eagles to an 11-2 record and the NCISAA Division I State Championship in 2024 … recorded 51 catches for 679 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior … earned NCISAA all-state honors in his final season … also excelled in lacrosse, picking up all-conference honors as a sophomore … father Wes Pritchett played college football at Notre Dame, earning All-America honors and was the leading tackler for 1988 National Champion Fighting Irish team … chose Alabama over Auburn, Arkansas, Boston College and North Carolina.

20. Kaleb Edwards - El Dorado, Hills, California

Position: Tight end
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 240 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 162 nationally, No. 9 position, No. 12 state
On3: No. 135 nationally, No. 8 position, No. 9 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 28 state

Considered one of the top tight end prospects in the nation who can do everything at the position … a four-star recruit by all major outlets … the No. 8 tight end and No 13 prospect from California on the 247Composite … the No. 130 player in the country, the No. 8 tight end nationally and the No. 12 player in the state by 247Sports … Rivals.com’s No. 19 tight end … listed at No. 228 on the ESPN300 … also tabbed as ESPN.com’s No. 7 tight end and the No. 30 player in the West Region … earned an invite to the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Casey Taylor at Oak Ridge High School … finished his junior season with 44 receptions for 828 yards and seven touchdowns … chose Alabama over Auburn, Oregon and Texas.

21. Lotzeir Brooks - Millville, New Jersey

Position: Wide receiver
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 170 lbs.

Rankings

Consensus: 4-Star prospect
247Sports: No. 254 nationally, No. 32 position, No. 5 state
On3: No. 412 nationally, No. 63 position, No. 11 state
Rivals: not nationally ranked, No. 34 state

A versatile playmaker who holds the New Jersey High School receiving touchdowns record … a four-star recruit by nearly every major outlet … No. 124 on the ESPN300 … also tabbed ESPN’s No. 14 wide receiver, No. 15 player in the East Region and the third-ranked player in the state … rated as the No. 3 player from New Jersey, No. 13 wide receiver and No. 72 overall prosect by On3 … the No. 29 wideout, No. 5 player in the state and the nation’s 239th prospect on the 247Composite … the No. 27 wide receiver, No. 5 player in New Jersey and No. 217 recruit nationally according to the On3 Consensus … ranked by 247Sports and Rivals.com as a three-star signee … earned a spot in the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas … coached by Humberto Ayala at Millville High School … chose Alabama over Georgia, Oregon, Penn State and Texas A&M.

22. Derek Meadows - Las Vegas, Nevada

Position: Wide receiver
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 200 lbs.

Rankings

247Sports: No. 46 nationally, No. 7 position, No. 1 state
On3: No. 105 nationally, No. 16 position, No. 2 state
Rivals: No. 107 nationally, No. 7 position, No. 2 state

A rare combination of size and athleticism at the wideout position … a unanimous four-star prospect by all major outlets … the top-rated player from Nevada by both 247Sports and On3 … also listed as the No. 46 recruit nationally and the No. 7 wideout by 247 … On3’s 35th-rated receiver in the country … the No. 107 player at any position, the No. 16 wide receiver and second-rated player from the state by Rivals.com … ranked No. 2 in Nevada, No. 104 nationally and the 15th-rated wideout on the On3 Consensus … the No. 119 recruit overall, No. 17 receiver and No. 3 player from Nevada according to the 247Composite … No. 205 on the ESPN300 … also listed as ESPN’s No. 27 wide receiver nationally, the No. 27 prospect in the West Region and the fourth-ranked player from the state … coached by Brent Browner at Bishop Gorman High School … was a part of four consecutive state championships while at BGHS … caught 21 passes for 496 yards and six touchdowns as a senior for the Gaels … recorded 391 yards and eight touchdowns on 15 receptions during his junior season … signed with Alabama after originally committing to LSU.

Class of 2026

Hard Commits (0)

Team Rankings - Through Nov. 12, 2024

247Sports: unranked
On3: unranked
Rivals:unranked

Commitments

None (yet)

Class of 2027

247Sports: No. 1
On3: not ranked
Rivals: No. 1

Commitments

• ATH Alexander Ward, 6-foot-1, 170 lbs. - Marietta, Georgia (Committed 11/26/2024)
• EDGE Jabarrius Garror, 6-foot-2, 200 lbs. - Mobile, Alabama (Committed 07/31/2024)
• EDGE Ba'Roc Willis, 6-foot-3, 220 lbs. - Moody, Alabama (Committed 07/30/2024)

Important Recruiting Dates

Early Signing Day - December 4, 2024 (Runs through December 6, 2024)
Midyear Junior College Transfer Signing Day - December 4, 2024 (Runs through January 15, 2025)
National Signing Day - February 5, 2025 (Runs through April 1, 2025)